MFS Exhibited: Roots & Realities is the second annual fundraising art exhibition curated by Moving Forward Sudan (MFS). MFS is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to unify the Sudanese Diaspora in the U.S. through initiatives that serve and empower the Sudanese-American community, while also fostering positive relationships within the American community at large. This year, MFS launched its live exhibition in Alexandria, VA on January 12th, 2025. The event’s goals were: (1) to showcase Sudanese artistry in an effort to raise funds for displaced Sudanese families and (2) to foster a sense of community and cultural pride during this time of great distress as the third year of the war in Sudan approaches (April 15, 2025). 

As a way to make space for community, healing and awareness during Black History Month, Moving Forward Sudan and Sapelo Square partnered to create an online version of the live exhibit, highlighting 31 artists and poets from across the Sudanese diaspora. Below are brief descriptions of each sub-theme and we encourage you to deeply reflect upon the art and words of those who have been severely impacted by the war in Sudan.

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